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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1971
Page
6
Helen Lot 53 of Vermont Road RD 2 Grat ton died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Kathryn Maehr 506 Park Ave died after brief illness. Paul M. Crist 17 of 7392 Grant Dr North Ridgeville died from injuries in a one car crash. Johanna Pavlich 77 of 1859 E 33rd St Lorain died after month illness. Funeral details with services and burials listed for each, with survivors and arrangements provided.
William Berry Hartsfield who led Atlanta from 1936 to 1962 died after a long illness. He had been hospitalized since December 23 following a heart attack. His long tenure shaped city growth and racial policy during a pivotal era.
Obituaries list multiple residents from North Ridgeville Elyria Wakeman Lorain and nearby towns. Entries include Arthur L 73 and William J 7% with funeral details at Bogner Sudro-Curtis and Reichlin-Cooley Homes, service times Wednesday arrangements Elmwood Columbia and Rest Haven cemeteries, plus Gertrude M 97 Helen G 69 Joseph W 54 and others with family survivors and burial sites.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mueller at Elyria Memorial Hospital RD 1 At 20 East. Another son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Dillard at 111 Foster Ave Collins.
A son to Mr and Mrs Harley ALEY Jr 278 Altamont Rd Vermilion. A son to Mr and Mrs Randall DENNIS RD 2 Gifford Road Oberlin. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank HREHA 927 Michael Lane. Robert BENDER 1440 W 47th St Lorain. James GRAY Peck's Cottages Vermilion.
Grateful appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during the death of Fay Mertz. Thanks for services messages cards and flowers that helped us cope Elmer Mertz Oma Walker and Corbett Walker.
A 47 year old Elyria woman, Doris Gardner, was struck by a box car while checking tracks at Penn Central Fairport Yard in Cleveland around 2 am. She is in critical condition at Fairview General Hospital with surgery ongoing to save her left leg. Gardner occasionally entered yards as part of her clerical duties. railroad officials released few details.
The finance committee recommended the city buy new and replacement heavy equipment totaling $101,600 as part of the capital equipment program. Safety Service Director James T. Tracey praised the plan while committee chair Scribner L. Fauver noted remaining items include dump trucks pickups station wagons and cars.
Maynard C. Allen a North Ridgeville school science teacher and 1964 retiree died today at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a weeklong illness. Born June 2, 1898 in Toronto Ohio he lived in Elyria 42 years and leaves wife Mary G nee Gavini two daughters Jane Browne and Mary Ann Willis five grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
Lorain prosecutors push to finish the investigation into a hidden bug found behind a curtain in City Auditor Wanda Tullys office. Grand jury timing pressures James Parobek and Special Investigator Michael Ondreyeo as they probe four charges including a federal count related to possession of such equipment. Deputy Auditor George Zunich was fired after the device allegedly transmitted signals from the adjoining office.
Lt. William L. Calley Jr testifies at his murder court martial that weeks before the My Lai massacre he felt anger hate fear and a sick stomach about fighting and killing Vietnamese villagers. He recounts witnessing the mine blast aftermath and says he believed he was following orders from Capt. Ernest Medina.
Lorain Mayor Woodrow Mathna travels to Columbus to oppose a House bill requiring income tax sharing among cities. He argues the state cannot dictate local tax distributions and urges repeal to protect Lorain’s budget. Mathna notes Toledo remains the only large city with reciprocity, while Cleveland plans to drop it.
Funeral services for Robert Manry who sailed solo across the Atlantic in a small boat five years ago will be held tomorrow in a Cleveland suburb. Manry age 52 died of a heart attack Sunday while visiting friends in Union City Pennsylvania.
Mayor Woodrow W. Mathna says federal support for a 1.4 million Lorain health care center may be blocked by county plans. The urban renewal committee will discuss a federal funding application aiming for two thirds of costs. He argues the proposal benefits a small area while a county health center seeks broader aid. The center would offer free care to residents if built.
Alphonsia Wellington Jr admissions counselor at Oberlin College was appointed to the city council to serve the unexpired term of Dr. C J Cooley who resigned. Mrs John Presti was named to the recreation commission for four years replacing Wellington and William Northcutt was added to fill the one year term vacated by Harold Harps. The council discussed financing a new city hall but reached no decision.
Wakeman police monitor an ice jam half a mile south of the dam near the Rt 20 bridge on the Vermilion River as debris could threaten the dam. The city cautions residents and seeks a safe method to remove the danger while Vermilion is alerted. In fiscal 1970, about one in six cities levied a sales tax, including many large cities.
Lorain County Heart Fund has collected 14387 dollars so far, reported by Lorain County branch president Robert Herndon. Volunteers have not finished turning in all returns, said county chairman Richard Mumford. Elyria donations totaled 1996 dollars, Elyria chairman Paul Carcillo noted, while Lorain city contributions reached 4019 dollars under chairman Mrs. Michael Balzami. Countywide collections last year were 99116 dollars.
Winter scenes show Russ Davies navigating deep puddles on Ohio Street while Brookside High announces the birth of Stacy Kathleen, daughter of the Traxlers, with grandparents named in Sheffield Lake and Columbia Station. Sgt James N Nary of Elyria outlines Marine Corps joining info at 532 Broad Street, while Leatherneck mag details Ed McMahon as a retired Marine colonel.
Lorain Democrat John Rich, 26, candidate for the 8th Ward council seat, withdraws from the May primary due to other commitments. He is a Lorain High School graduate, attending Lorain County Community College, and a resident of 2509 W. 39th St. His withdrawal was announced by his wife though he had not yet notified the board of elections.
Community leaders and residents argue against Pit Products Co. proposal to haul 600 trash loads weekly from Cuyahoga County. Civil engineers warn of soil and water flow issues while health officials cite illegal dumps. residents demand citizen committee control and threaten legal action if trustees approve the contract.
City Auditor Dale C. Kellogg reported 1970 ended with a general fund surplus of 22,084, a turnaround from 1969’s 42,340 deficit, attributing the gain to the income tax. Income tax balances reached about 229,000, mostly added to the general fund with smaller sums to highways, off street parking, fire Pension, and the 49th Street bridge account. Only two city accounts remained red at year end, down from six in 1969.
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